Far from having equality in the justice system, historically, women in general are treated more harshly than their male counterparts - and are more likely to receive a prison sentence than men, for the same crime. (source - Helena Kennedy 'Eve was Framed').
I haven't had time to read the report properly, but I will do later. The thing that immediately jumps out at me is that she is not talking about 'preferential' treatment for women.